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Higher education


Britain's higher education is a major contributor to the economic success and social well being of the country. Higher education is a national asset, whose excellence in teaching and research is world recognised.

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The content covered in these pages applies to England only. Higher education policy for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is covered by their respective parliaments and assemblies.

Features

'Higher Ambitions' launched 
This new blueprint sets out a course for how universities can remain world class.

Widening participation 
We're committed to widening participation in HE and improving access to the professions.

Preventing violent extremism 
Guidance for the HE sector on promoting good campus relations and fostering shared values.

Student involvement
See how BIS is giving students a greater voice at a national policymaking level.

Student Loans Company announcement

Professor Sir Deian Hopkin has been appointed as interim Chair of the Student Loans Company with effect from 25 May.

Students should continue to submit their applications online and to do so as early as possible.

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